New Australian Government Crisis Management Framework

The Australian Government launched the new Australian Government Crisis Management Framework (AGCMF) at the 2024–25 Higher Risk Weather Season National Preparedness Summit last week.

The Framework is the Australian Government’s capstone policy for Australia’s national crisis management arrangements. It acknowledges the pivotal role states and territories play as the first responders to crises and enables consistency in how the Australian Government supports these efforts.

Secretaries Board communique: 11 September 2024

The Secretaries Board met today at the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet to discuss the following matters. 

Strategic Outlook

The Board discussed government priorities, emerging risks and strategic issues.

The Board received an update on geostrategic issues from Ms Jan Adams AO, Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Mr Steven Groves, Chief Finance Officer, Department of Defence (representing Mr Greg Moriarty AO, Secretary, Department of Defence).

The King and Queen to visit Canberra and Sydney in October

Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla will travel to Canberra and Sydney during their visit to Australia from 18 to 23 October.

The King and Queen will be welcomed to Parliament House in Canberra by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. His Majesty will address a reception for political and community leaders, and prominent Australians who have excelled in the fields of health, arts, culture and sports. Their Majesties will also lay a wreath at the Australian War Memorial and visit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander memorial, ‘For Our Country’.